SEPEDE, Brenda Mary (nee Hobday), age 87, of North Miami Beach, FL, passed into eternal life on the afternoon of 18th of June 2013 in North Miami Beach, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving, wonderful and giving person who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
The daughter of Charles and Hilda (James)(O’Donoghue) Hobday, Brenda was born in Hastings, East Sussex, England on the 18th of April 1926. She grew up in Hastings during World War II where she met and married Dr. John J. Doyle on the 9th of January 1944. That marriage ended in divorce. On the 21st of November 1977, in North Miami, she married Frank J. Sepede, Jr. who passed away on the 16th of October 2002.
She is predeceased by her siblings, Joan (O’Donoghue) Catt, Anthony Hobday, Daphne Lyon, Dennis Hobday, all of England and Theresa Jenner of Australia.
Brenda leaves her children, Sandra Doyle of Hinsdale, NH; Gregory (Jayne) of West Chesterfield, NJ; Raymond Doyle (Martha) of Brattleboro, VT; Ian Doyle (Doris) of San Clemente, CA; Kathleen Doyle of Brattleboro, VT; and a step-daughter, Dee-Dee Hancock (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL. She also leaved her grandchildren, James Nadeau (Debbie); Karen LaShombe (Martin); Jeremy Doyle; Kate Mancini (Joseph); Chelsea Doyle; Sara Doyle; step-grandchildren, Christopher and Catherine Hancock, and great-grandchildren, Jessica and Heather LaShombe and Hunter Mancini; and the family of her very special nephew, David Catt, of London, England; and numerous relatives in England and Australia.
While in England, Brenda worked as an insurance clerk. She also worked as a tailor at Michelmans’ and a sales clerk at Cindy’, both located in Brattleboro, VT. Upon moving to Florida, she worked as an engraver for Trophyland in Hialeah, FL, and eventually operated her own engraving business from her home.
She was a huge fan of the Miami Heat, Hurricanes, and Dolphins; love solving crossword puzzles (in ink); studying history, particularly of England; kept up with current and worldly affairs, and loved her flower garden.
The funeral is Saturday, June 29, 2013, with a 10 am graveside service at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Memorial gifts may be made to the Humane Society, Disabled Veterans, or a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Aventura Hospice Care Center for their phenomenal support in her final days. Special thanks to Dr. Scott Goldberg and Dr. Donald Weed for the wonderful care they provided for our mother during her illness.
The Sepede family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com